Glow Plug and 12/24 Start Relays

[GreenBull]

I wanted to give a heads up on a relay P/N I used on my M1028. I used Borg Warner GPR7 Glow Plug Relay for both the glow plug and 12/24 start relays. This was a cross reference from the Napa GPR109. Heavy relay and made in the USA. Cost $30.

For the GPs it bolted right up to existing holes. For the 12/24 start I used one original hole and had to drill one hole in the relay bracket. I haven't done it yet but a hitch ball cover and a zip tie will make a good boot to address the exposed terminals. Great spot in the circuit to install a starter kill switch and I will be doing that this week with the boot.

I remounted the diagnostic connector at the right side of the relay bracket facing down and forward using existing holes in the bracket and some #10 bolts and nuts. It's secure and looks good and you can now only see the cap retaining chain below the dash.

 

[davo727]

Are those GPR7 relays working good? They are for like 83-91 Ford 7.3 glow plug relay application right? If there doin good for ya im going to install one for my glow plug relay tommorow. I wonder how the amp draws compare between the glow relay and the start relay. Anybody put an amp clamp on them?

I think im going to go with a Borg warner S5049 for the start relay- Its a starter relay for a 97 Ford F350 7.3 diesel.

Oreilly auto prices are $30 for the lifetime GPR7 , and $25 for the lifetime warranty BWD S5049. Or $10 for a 1 yr warranty 5049.

Today I put new alt and power steer belts, glow plugs and fixed some wiring issues- misc new terminal ends, and yanked the old crusty GPR off. Going to get it buttoned back up tommorrow with new relays.

 

[usmcpatriot]

Which wires go were????? please pic I'm 0311 not no eeeellllleeeecccttttrrriiiaaannn...installing GPR looks like sphagetti!!!!!! I got a M 1008 Napa ST 85 THXS BRO

 

[ragedracer]

I just picked up a GPR7 from O'Reilly for $17.99...

ETA: With lifetime warranty! Borg Warner manufacture.